I AM YOUR REDEEMER. . .
not for the vainly beautiful,
but for the wretched, pitiful,
poor, blind and naked;
not to the worldly wealthy,
famous, intelligent or beautiful,
but to those who realize
their utter sinfulness
and estrangement
from God.

I AM YOUR CHOOSER. . .
I chose to set My love upon you
to reveal the undeserved
favor of My character;
The one who
has been forgiven much
loves much.

I AM YOUR GREAT PHYSICIAN. . .
not for the well,
but for the sick,
not to those
who think they do not need
a Savior,
but for those who realize
their woundedness,
brokenness, sickness, and
helpless bondage
to a rebellious heart.

I AM YOUR TRUE VINE. . .
not for the self-sufficient,
but for those who
desperately abide;
Not for those who
think they can go days, weeks,
or months without
kneeling in prayer,
but for those who live,
breath, eat, and sleep
in the presence and power
of God’s Word.

I AM YOUR LIGHT OF LIFE. . .
not to the self-illumined,
but to the trusting humble;
not for those who seek significance
in the eyes of this world,
but for those who recognize
that in His light we see light
and see our significance
in the light of the cross.

I AM YOUR BREAD OF LIFE. . .
not to the self-indulgent,
but to those who hunger
and thirst for righteousness;
not to those
who find “nourishment”
on the empty calories
of this world’s pleasures,
but to those who seek
to abide in the presence
and power of their Creator,
Sustainer,
All-in-All.

I AM YOUR GOOD SHEPHERD. . .
not to wolves in sheep’s clothing,
but to the flock of God;
not to spiritual pretenders
practicing to deceive
or to those who trust in
their good works,
but to those who
take shelter
under the protection
of the blood of the Lamb
of God.

I AM YOUR PATH OF LIFE. . .
not for the self-sufficient,
but for the repentant lost;
not for those who
justify themselves,
rationalize their behavior,
or blame everyone else,
but to those who take
the narrow way
in faith and submission.